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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Washington County had unemployment rate of 6.4% in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Washington County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 363 people out of the 15,574 living in Washington County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Washington County has decreased compared to the 6.8% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Washington County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Washington County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3636.4%
Employed5,32693.6%
Employed in civilian labor force5,32693.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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